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Bear Canisters in Colorado

Where Are You Legally Required to Use a Bear Canister in Colorado?

Where are you legally required to use a bear canister in Colorado? The short answer, Maroon Bells Wilderness & Rocky Mountain National Park.

Jimmy Funkhouser
Tagged: How-To & Advice
5 Best Colorado Weekend Backpacking Trips

5 Best Colorado Weekend Backpacking Trips

Are you looking for a great weekend backpacking trip in Colorado? Start here! This is our go-to list of the best backpacking trips that are the perfect length for 2 to 3 days.

Whitney Schuettpelz
Tagged: How-To & Advice
7 Tips for Planning Your First 10th Mountain Division Hut Trip

7 Tips for Planning Your First 10th Mountain Division Hut Trip

You’ve probably heard 10th Mountain Division hut trips are the must-do winter trip in Colorado. It’s certainly not an experience to be missed.

Whitney Schuettpelz
Tagged: How-To & Advice
Views and Brews 2.0: Our List of Top Hike-Brewery Combos Near Denver

Views and Brews 2.0: Our List of Top Hike-Brewery Combos Near Denver

Here is our go-to list of quick day hikes that are a short distance from one of Colorado’s must-visit breweries. Hit the trail, grab a brew, tip your bartender. That’s what we call a full day.

Jimmy Funkhouser
Tagged: How-To & Advice
Your First Five 14ers

Your First Five 14ers

Is this the year that you tackle your first 14er? There are five beginner 14ers within a short drive from Denver. Bookmark it. Plan it. Make it happen!

Jimmy Funkhouser
Tagged: How-To & Advice
Go Snowshoeing. Stop for a Drink.

Go Snowshoeing. Stop for a Drink. This is Where.

Beverage pairings don't always mean matching wine with a great cheese. Here is our list of trail | bar combos if you want to go snowshoeing near Denver.

Jimmy Funkhouser
Tagged: How-To & Advice
Things You Don't Need Colorado Hiking

The 7 Things You DON'T Need for Your Colorado Hiking Trip

As a local outdoor gear shop, we’re always here to educate people about the things that they need for an adventure. But what about the things that you don’t need?

Jimmy Funkhouser
Tagged: How-To & Advice
7 Great Dispersed Camping Spots Near Denver

7 Great Dispersed Camping Spots Near Denver

Are you looking for great camping near Denver, but what something a little more private than Cherry Creek State Park? Start here for great dispersed camping near Denver.

Jimmy Funkhouser
Tagged: How-To & Advice
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